CAMTL 138 (Five Year Rule Review: Issuance of Cash Assistance Benefits)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 138
December 14, 2018
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: Issuance of cash assistance benefits.

In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 01/01/19

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-70 "Issuance of Cash Assistance Benefits"

The rule describes the different methods available for issuing cash assistance benefits. It also explains the benefit options that are available to the assistance groups, as well as whether there is a fee associated with the card. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has amended this rule.

Changes to the rule include:

 

  • Removal of the reference to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) from this rule due to the repeal of the DFA program in accordance with section 812.40 of the Ohio Revised Code.
  • The term "CRIS-E" was replaced with "statewide automated eligibility system."
  • Paragraph (C)(2)(a) was stricken and reorganized for clarity.
  • Paragraph (C)(2)(b) was stricken and moved to paragraph (G).
  • New paragraph (G) clarifies the action that will be taken if an electronic payment card is not activated. The meaning of "activate" is defined as taking all steps necessary to use the electronic payment card, including creating a personal identification number (PIN). The paragraph clarifies all benefits authorized during the preceding ninety-day period shall be expunged; and all benefits issued after the ninetieth day shall be expunged on a monthly basis until the card is activated. The rule further clarifies that expunged benefits are no longer available and shall not be reissued.
  • Minor language revisions to improve clarity.